Rules & Scoring

Division Listings

NCA High School Nationals:

Looking for examples of a Performance, Game Performance or Game Day routine at NCA High School Nationals? Check out video examples and more details here.

2020-21 In-Person Divisions:
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2021-21 Virtual Divisions at Nationals:
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Pricing: $150 per athlete | $25 for each additional routine
Team Upload 2 Performances: Upload deadline dates coming soon!
- 1st Performance Upload – Prelims
- 2nd Performance Upload – Finals
Submitted videos will be scored by NCA Nationals Judges the week of the championship
Routines can be watched on-demand on Varsity TV during the national championship
Championship are eligible for all awards & prizes and will be announced during NCA High School Nationals

NCA & NDA College Nationals:

2020-21 College Cheer Divisions:
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2020-21 College Game Day Division:
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Rules & Restrictions

High School, Junior High, Middle School & Elementary

2020-2021 School Rules & Restrictions
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2020-2021 School Rule Book
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College

2021 NCA & NDA Collegiate Rule Book
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USA Cheer College Safety Rules:
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USA Cheer “Return to Cheer and STUNT” Guidelines

At Varsity Spirit, the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, employees, families and friends is our top priority. As various parts of the country open up and begin to resume public activities, it is important to follow the guidelines provided by your local and state government and health departments regarding activities that are permitted for your community in addition to any specific requirements from your direct association (college conference and divisions, school district and/or state high school athletics/activities associations, US All Star Federation, governing youth rec association, etc.).

To view the USA Cheer “Return to Cheer and STUNT” Guidelines – click here.

This document and any policies described therein were prepared by USA Cheer and are being provided by Varsity Spirit for informational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for using this information and understand and agree that Varsity Spirit is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions or for any claim, loss or damage resulting from the use of this information. None of these materials are offered, nor should be construed or relied upon, as medical advice.

Scoresheet Samples

2020-21 High School Score Sheet Samples:

Game Day Division

Game Performance Division

Performance Division

Non-Building Division

Non-Tumbling Division:
Jumps/Skills Section
Building Section
Overall Routine

High School Mascot Division

2020-21 College Score Sheet Samples:

College Cheer Scoring Rubrics

College Cheer Sample Score Sheets

College Game Day Sample Score Sheet

College Partner/Group Stunt Sample Score Sheet

College Mascot Sample Score Sheet

NCA Judges Training Course for Coaches

Want to gain a better understanding of NCA competition scoring? Sign up for our NCA Judges Training course where you can become educated in how our expertly trained judges score your routines at competition. Learn more about:

NCA’s scoring philosophy
Score sheet captions (Building, Tumbling, Overall)
And more!